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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 450.02 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 450.02 and 215.64 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 450.02 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/450.02 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 450.02 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 97,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,042.31/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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