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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 451 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 451 and 306 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 451 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/451 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 451 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 138,006
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,006/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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