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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 450.53 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 450.53 and 208.58 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 450.53 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/450.53 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 450.53 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 93,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,971.55/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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