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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 450.57 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 450.57 and 208.54 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 450.57 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/450.57 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 450.57 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 93,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,963.21/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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