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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.41, 450.24 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.41, 450.24 and 195.31 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.41 : 450.24 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.41/450.24 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.41x = 450.24 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.41x = 87,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,936.37/326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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