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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 450.84 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 450.84 and 247.34 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 450.84 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/450.84 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 450.84 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 111,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,511.89/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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