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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 450.88 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 450.88 and 210.52 is: 290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 450.88 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/450.88 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 450.88 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 94,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,919.26/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.38

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