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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 450.75 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 450.75 and 216.06 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 450.75 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/450.75 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 450.75 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 97,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,389.05/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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