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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 451.28 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 451.28 and 208.98 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 451.28 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/451.28 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 451.28 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 94,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,308.49/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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