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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 450.28 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 450.28 and 195.33 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 450.28 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/450.28 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 450.28 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 87,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,953.34/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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