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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.29, 450.15 and 201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.29, 450.15 and 201.82 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.29 : 450.15 = 201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.29/450.15 = 201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.29x = 450.15 × 201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.29x = 90,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,849.27/326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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