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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.38, 450.41 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.38, 450.41 and 209.94 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.38 : 450.41 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.38/450.41 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.38x = 450.41 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.38x = 94,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,559.08/326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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