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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 450.48 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 450.48 and 221.56 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 450.48 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/450.48 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 450.48 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 99,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,808.35/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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