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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 450.12 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 450.12 and 221.13 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 450.12 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/450.12 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 450.12 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 99,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,535.04/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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