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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 450.33 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 450.33 and 195.33 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 450.33 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/450.33 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 450.33 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 87,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,962.96/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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