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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 450.77 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 450.77 and 239.36 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 450.77 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/450.77 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 450.77 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 107,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,892.86/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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