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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 450.30 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 450.30 and 252.64 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 450.30 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/450.30 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 450.30 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 113,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,763.79/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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