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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 451.19 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 451.19 and 233.62 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 451.19 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/451.19 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 451.19 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 105,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,405.15/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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