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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 450.45 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 450.45 and 215.85 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 450.45 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/450.45 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 450.45 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 97,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,228.55/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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