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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 451.17 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 451.17 and 223.86 is: 309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 451.17 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/451.17 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 451.17 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 100,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,998.92/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.04

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