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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 451.54 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 451.54 and 243.95 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 451.54 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/451.54 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 451.54 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 110,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,156.02/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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