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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 451.02 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 451.02 and 239.38 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 451.02 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/451.02 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 451.02 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 107,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,965.17/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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