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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 450.58 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 450.58 and 306.84 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 450.58 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/450.58 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 450.58 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 138,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,255.97/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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