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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.67, 451.37 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.67, 451.37 and 242.52 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.67 : 451.37 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.67/451.37 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.67x = 451.37 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.67x = 109,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,465.17/326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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