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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 450.45 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 450.45 and 226.94 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 450.45 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/450.45 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 450.45 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 102,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,222.87/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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