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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 450.52 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 450.52 and 186.58 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 450.52 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/450.52 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 450.52 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 84,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,058.02/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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