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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 450.16 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 450.16 and 233.15 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 450.16 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/450.16 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 450.16 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 104,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,951.97/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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