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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 450.33 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 450.33 and 264.34 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 450.33 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/450.33 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 450.33 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 119,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,040.23/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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