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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 450.72 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 450.72 and 195.59 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 450.72 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/450.72 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 450.72 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 88,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,156.32/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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