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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.35, 450.25 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.35, 450.25 and 209.98 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.35 : 450.25 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.35/450.25 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.35x = 450.25 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.35x = 94,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,543.50/326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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