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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 444.24 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 444.24 and 326.40 is: 444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 444.24 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/444.24 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 444.24 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 144,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,999.94/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.24

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