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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 450.50 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 450.50 and 301.70 is: 416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 450.50 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/450.50 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 450.50 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 135,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,915.85/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.59

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