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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 450.30 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 450.30 and 238.88 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 450.30 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/450.30 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 450.30 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 107,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,567.66/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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