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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 450.28 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 450.28 and 239.28 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 450.28 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/450.28 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 450.28 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 107,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,743.00/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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