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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 451.56 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 451.56 and 239.32 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 451.56 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/451.56 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 451.56 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 108,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,067.34/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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