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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.21, 450.29 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.21, 450.29 and 195.22 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.21 : 450.29 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.21/450.29 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.21x = 450.29 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.21x = 87,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,906.89/326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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