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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 465.30 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 465.30 and 326.16 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 465.30 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/465.30 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 465.30 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 151,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,762.25/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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