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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 450.17 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 450.17 and 201.95 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 450.17 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/450.17 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 450.17 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 90,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,910.82/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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