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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 451.51 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 451.51 and 243.93 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 451.51 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/451.51 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 451.51 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 110,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,137.76/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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