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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 451.06 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 451.06 and 247.78 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 451.06 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/451.06 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 451.06 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 111,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,763.65/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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