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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.32, 450.12 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.32, 450.12 and 248.56 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.32 : 450.12 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.32/450.12 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.32x = 450.12 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.32x = 111,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,881.83/326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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