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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.69, 451.14 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.69, 451.14 and 325.88 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.69 : 451.14 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.69/451.14 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.69x = 451.14 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.69x = 147,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,017.50/326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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