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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 451.10 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 451.10 and 210.45 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 451.10 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/451.10 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 451.10 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 94,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,936.21/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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