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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 449.22 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 449.22 and 252.51 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 449.22 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/449.22 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 449.22 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 113,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,430.30/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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