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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.85, 450.06 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.85, 450.06 and 308.82 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.85 : 450.06 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.85/450.06 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.85x = 450.06 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.85x = 138,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,987.53/326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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