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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 450.38 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 450.38 and 221.46 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 450.38 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/450.38 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 450.38 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 99,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,741.15/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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