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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 450.33 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 450.33 and 208.32 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 450.33 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/450.33 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 450.33 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 93,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,812.75/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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