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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 450.96 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 450.96 and 202.46 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 450.96 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/450.96 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 450.96 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 91,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299.11/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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