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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 450.52 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 450.52 and 195.44 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 450.52 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/450.52 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 450.52 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 88,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,049.63/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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