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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 451.12 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 451.12 and 202.45 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 451.12 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/451.12 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 451.12 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 91,327.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,327.61/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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