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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 450.84 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 450.84 and 249.16 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 450.84 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/450.84 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 450.84 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 112,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,331.29/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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