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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 449.92 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 449.92 and 232.92 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 449.92 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/449.92 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 449.92 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 104,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,795.37/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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