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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 451.22 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 451.22 and 276.48 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 451.22 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/451.22 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 451.22 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 124,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,751.92/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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