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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 450.18 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 450.18 and 191.66 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 450.18 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/450.18 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 450.18 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 86,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,281.50/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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