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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 451.43 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 451.43 and 308.71 is: 426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 451.43 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/451.43 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 451.43 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 139,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,360.96/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.32

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