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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 450.56 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 450.56 and 202.13 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 450.56 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/450.56 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 450.56 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 91,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,071.63/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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