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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 451.26 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 451.26 and 202.55 is: 279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 451.26 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/451.26 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 451.26 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 91,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399.44/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.65

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