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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 449.70 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 449.70 and 221.13 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 449.70 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/449.70 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 449.70 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 99,442.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,442.58/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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