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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 450.46 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 450.46 and 209.88 is: 289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 450.46 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/450.46 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 450.46 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 94,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,542.54/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.69

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