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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 451.08 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 451.08 and 202.54 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 451.08 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/451.08 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 451.08 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 91,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,361.74/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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