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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 450.28 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 450.28 and 221.81 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 450.28 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/450.28 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 450.28 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 99,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,876.61/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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