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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.27, 449.88 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.27, 449.88 and 243.11 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.27 : 449.88 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.27/449.88 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.27x = 449.88 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.27x = 109,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,370.33/326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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