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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 450.14 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 450.14 and 184.45 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 450.14 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/450.14 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 450.14 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 83,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,025.15/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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