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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 450.55 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 450.55 and 243.83 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 450.55 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/450.55 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 450.55 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 109,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,857.61/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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