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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 451.02 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 451.02 and 202.43 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 451.02 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/451.02 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 451.02 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 91,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299.98/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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