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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.95, 450.79 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.95, 450.79 and 239.47 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.95 : 450.79 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.95/450.79 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.95x = 450.79 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.95x = 107,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,950.68/326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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