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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 450.47 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 450.47 and 232.96 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 450.47 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/450.47 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 450.47 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 104,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,940.95/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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