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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 451.36 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 451.36 and 300.78 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 451.36 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/451.36 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 451.36 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 135,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,760.06/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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