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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 450.72 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 450.72 and 210.24 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 450.72 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/450.72 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 450.72 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 94,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,759.37/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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