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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 450.83 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 450.83 and 256.02 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 450.83 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/450.83 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 450.83 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 115,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,420.45/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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