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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 450 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 450 and 243.66 is: 335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 450 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/450 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 450 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 109,647
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,647/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.74

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