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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.37, 450.32 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.37, 450.32 and 215.67 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.37 : 450.32 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.37/450.32 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.37x = 450.32 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.37x = 97,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,119.44/326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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