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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.14 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.14 and 233.19 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.14 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.14 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.14 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 104,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,966.98/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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