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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 450.08 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 450.08 and 268.02 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 450.08 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/450.08 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 450.08 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 120,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,630.44/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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