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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 450.72 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 450.72 and 214.59 is: 296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 450.72 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/450.72 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 450.72 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 96,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,720.00/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.19

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