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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 459.27 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 459.27 and 326.70 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 459.27 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/459.27 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 459.27 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 150,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,043.51/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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