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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 449.55 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 449.55 and 282.30 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 449.55 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/449.55 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 449.55 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 126,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,907.97/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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