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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 450.46 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 450.46 and 214.48 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 450.46 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/450.46 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 450.46 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 96,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,615.49/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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