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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 450.71 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 450.71 and 216.03 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 450.71 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/450.71 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 450.71 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 97,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,369.52/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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