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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 450.46 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 450.46 and 186.58 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 450.46 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/450.46 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 450.46 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 84,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,046.83/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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