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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 450.70 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 450.70 and 238.20 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 450.70 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/450.70 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 450.70 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 107,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,354.45/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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