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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 450.16 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 450.16 and 215.38 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 450.16 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/450.16 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 450.16 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 96,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,955.46/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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