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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 450.12 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 450.12 and 202.06 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 450.12 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/450.12 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 450.12 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 90,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,950.24/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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