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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 449.97 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 449.97 and 305.78 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 449.97 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/449.97 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 449.97 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 137,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,591.83/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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