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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 450.96 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 450.96 and 202.36 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 450.96 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/450.96 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 450.96 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 91,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,256.27/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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