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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 450.72 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 450.72 and 202.30 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 450.72 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/450.72 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 450.72 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 91,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,180.66/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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