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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 451.02 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 451.02 and 248.92 is: 343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 451.02 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/451.02 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 451.02 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 112,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,267.90/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.66

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