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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 450.54 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 450.54 and 251.52 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 450.54 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/450.54 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 450.54 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 113,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,319.82/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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