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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 451.05 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 451.05 and 301.82 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 451.05 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/451.05 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 451.05 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 136,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,135.91/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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