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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 451.04 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 451.04 and 210.38 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 451.04 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/451.04 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 451.04 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 94,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,889.80/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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