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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 450.29 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 450.29 and 184.56 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 450.29 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/450.29 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 450.29 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 83,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,102.35/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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