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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 450.77 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 450.77 and 202.22 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 450.77 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/450.77 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 450.77 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 91,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,151.44/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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