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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 450.96 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 450.96 and 202.50 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 450.96 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/450.96 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 450.96 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 91,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,319.40/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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