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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 450.45 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 450.45 and 239.23 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 450.45 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/450.45 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 450.45 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 107,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,761.15/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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