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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 450.48 and 306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 450.48 and 306.61 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 450.48 = 306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/450.48 = 306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 450.48 × 306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 138,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,121.70/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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