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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 450.77 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 450.77 and 208.68 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 450.77 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/450.77 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 450.77 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 94,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,065.64/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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