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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 450.69 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 450.69 and 256.86 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 450.69 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/450.69 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 450.69 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 115,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,764.23/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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