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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 450.40 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 450.40 and 221.46 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 450.40 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/450.40 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 450.40 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 99,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,745.58/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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