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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.16 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.16 and 238.49 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.16 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.16 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.16 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 107,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,360.03/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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