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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 450.50 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 450.50 and 233.40 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 450.50 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/450.50 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 450.50 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 105,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,146.70/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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