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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.49, 450.08 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.49, 450.08 and 202.07 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.49 : 450.08 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.49/450.08 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.49x = 450.08 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.49x = 90,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,944.40/326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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