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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.03 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.03 and 251.87 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.03 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.03 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.03 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 113,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,347.75/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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