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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 450.24 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 450.24 and 252.68 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 450.24 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/450.24 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 450.24 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 113,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,766.64/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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