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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.59, 450.57 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.59, 450.57 and 202.32 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.59 : 450.57 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.59/450.57 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.59x = 450.57 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.59x = 91,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,159.32/326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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