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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 451.62 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 451.62 and 285.48 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 451.62 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/451.62 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 451.62 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 128,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,928.48/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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