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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 450.48 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 450.48 and 208.51 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 450.48 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/450.48 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 450.48 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 93,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,928.55/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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