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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.38, 450.32 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.38, 450.32 and 202.10 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.38 : 450.32 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.38/450.32 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.38x = 450.32 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.38x = 91,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,009.67/326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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