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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 450.89 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 450.89 and 241.63 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 450.89 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/450.89 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 450.89 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 108,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,948.44/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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