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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 451.26 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 451.26 and 238.48 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 451.26 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/451.26 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 451.26 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 107,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,616.48/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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