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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 450.42 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 450.42 and 202.02 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 450.42 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/450.42 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 450.42 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 90,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,993.85/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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