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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 450.68 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 450.68 and 248.84 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 450.68 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/450.68 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 450.68 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 112,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,147.21/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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