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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 450.18 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 450.18 and 253.44 is: 349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 450.18 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/450.18 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 450.18 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 114,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,093.62/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.04

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