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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 449.75 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 449.75 and 237.71 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 449.75 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/449.75 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 449.75 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 106,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,910.07/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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