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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 450.92 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 450.92 and 202.45 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 450.92 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/450.92 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 450.92 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 91,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,288.75/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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