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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.18, 449.37 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.18, 449.37 and 243.14 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.18 : 449.37 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.18/449.37 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.18x = 449.37 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.18x = 109,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,257.57/326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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