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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 450.46 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 450.46 and 243.91 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 450.46 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/450.46 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 450.46 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 109,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,872.57/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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