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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 450.70 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 450.70 and 256.70 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 450.70 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/450.70 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 450.70 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 115,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,694.69/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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