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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 449.74 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 449.74 and 213.92 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 449.74 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/449.74 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 449.74 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 96,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,208.38/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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