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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 450.48 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 450.48 and 233.36 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 450.48 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/450.48 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 450.48 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 105,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,124.01/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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