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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 450.14 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 450.14 and 233.40 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 450.14 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/450.14 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 450.14 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 105,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062.68/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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