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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 450.24 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 450.24 and 252.48 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 450.24 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/450.24 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 450.24 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 113,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,676.60/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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