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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 451.18 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 451.18 and 202.66 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 451.18 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/451.18 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 451.18 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 91,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,434.50/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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