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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 450.71 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 450.71 and 202.27 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 450.71 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/450.71 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 450.71 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 91,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,165.11/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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