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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.38, 450.52 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.38, 450.52 and 202.25 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.38 : 450.52 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.38/450.52 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.38x = 450.52 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.38x = 91,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,117.67/326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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