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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 451.20 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 451.20 and 233.62 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 451.20 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/451.20 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 451.20 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 105,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,409.34/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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