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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 461.70 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 461.70 and 326.70 is: 461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 461.70 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/461.70 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 461.70 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 150,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,837.39/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.70

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