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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.69, 451.83 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.69, 451.83 and 321.22 is: 444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.69 : 451.83 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.69/451.83 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.69x = 451.83 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.69x = 145,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,134.50/326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.26

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