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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 449.23 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 449.23 and 252.62 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 449.23 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/449.23 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 449.23 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 113,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,480.97/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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