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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 450.97 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 450.97 and 202.42 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 450.97 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/450.97 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 450.97 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 91,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,285.41/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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