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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 451.12 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 451.12 and 239.96 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 451.12 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/451.12 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 451.12 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 108,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,250.76/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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