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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 450.80 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 450.80 and 216.24 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 450.80 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/450.80 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 450.80 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 97,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,480.99/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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