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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 449.58 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 449.58 and 237.56 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 449.58 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/449.58 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 449.58 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 106,800.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,800.13/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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