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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 450 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 450 and 256.35 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 450 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/450 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 450 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 115,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,357.50/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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