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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.63, 450.75 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.63, 450.75 and 202.29 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.63 : 450.75 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.63/450.75 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.63x = 450.75 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.63x = 91,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,182.22/326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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