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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 450.72 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 450.72 and 202.34 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 450.72 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/450.72 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 450.72 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 91,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,199.81/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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