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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 450.02 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 450.02 and 202.04 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 450.02 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/450.02 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 450.02 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 90,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,921.98/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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