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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 450.19 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 450.19 and 264.14 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 450.19 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/450.19 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 450.19 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 118,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,913.19/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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