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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 451.38 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 451.38 and 208.92 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 451.38 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/451.38 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 451.38 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 94,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,302.31/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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