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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 450.73 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 450.73 and 202.32 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 450.73 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/450.73 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 450.73 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 91,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,192.36/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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