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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 450.72 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 450.72 and 200.60 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 450.72 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/450.72 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 450.72 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 90,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,415.06/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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