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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.35, 450.33 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.35, 450.33 and 186.46 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.35 : 450.33 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.35/450.33 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.35x = 450.33 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.35x = 83,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,968.53/326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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