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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 450.66 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 450.66 and 243.51 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 450.66 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/450.66 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 450.66 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 109,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,740.22/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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