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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 460.68 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 460.68 and 326.04 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 460.68 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/460.68 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 460.68 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 150,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,200.11/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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