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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 450.84 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 450.84 and 302.60 is: 417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 450.84 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/450.84 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 450.84 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 136,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,424.18/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.35

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