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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 451.10 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 451.10 and 210.38 is: 290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 451.10 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/451.10 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 451.10 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 94,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,900.69/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.38

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