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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 450.20 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 450.20 and 248.82 is: 343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 450.20 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/450.20 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 450.20 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 112,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,018.76/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.01

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