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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 450.58 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 450.58 and 216.02 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 450.58 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/450.58 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 450.58 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 97,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,334.29/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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