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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 450.24 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 450.24 and 256.59 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 450.24 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/450.24 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 450.24 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 115,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,527.08/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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