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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 450.28 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 450.28 and 215.94 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 450.28 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/450.28 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 450.28 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 97,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,233.46/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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