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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 450.26 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 450.26 and 195.31 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 450.26 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/450.26 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 450.26 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 87,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,940.28/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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