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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 450.32 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 450.32 and 243.82 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 450.32 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/450.32 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 450.32 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 109,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,794.68/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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