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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 450.68 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 450.68 and 233.52 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 450.68 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/450.68 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 450.68 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 105,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,241.63/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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