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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 451.16 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 451.16 and 208.96 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 451.16 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/451.16 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 451.16 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 94,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274.39/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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