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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.46 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.46 and 202.10 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.46 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.46 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.46 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 91,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,035.97/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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