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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 450.24 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 450.24 and 215.83 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 450.24 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/450.24 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 450.24 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 97,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,175.30/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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