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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 451.58 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 451.58 and 308.61 is: 426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 451.58 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/451.58 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 451.58 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 139,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,360.56/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.39

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