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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 450.56 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 450.56 and 208.52 is: 287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 450.56 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/450.56 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 450.56 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 93,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,949.95/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.85

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