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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.45, 450.53 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.45, 450.53 and 215.74 is: 297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.45 : 450.53 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.45/450.53 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.45x = 450.53 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.45x = 97,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,197.34/326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.74

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