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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 450.82 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 450.82 and 248.19 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 450.82 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/450.82 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 450.82 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 111,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,888.90/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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