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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 450.66 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 450.66 and 247.96 is: 342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 450.66 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/450.66 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 450.66 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 111,747.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,747.15/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.22

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