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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 451.08 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 451.08 and 252.90 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 451.08 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/451.08 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 451.08 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 114,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,078.13/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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