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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 451.25 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 451.25 and 202.72 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 451.25 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/451.25 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 451.25 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 91,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,476.78/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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