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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 453.60 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 453.60 and 318.60 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 453.60 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/453.60 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 453.60 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 144,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,516.96/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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