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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 451.62 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 451.62 and 299.38 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 451.62 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/451.62 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 451.62 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 135,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,206.00/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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