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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 450.56 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 450.56 and 188.48 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 450.56 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/450.56 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 450.56 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 84,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,921.55/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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