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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.61, 450.68 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.61, 450.68 and 215.88 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.61 : 450.68 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.61/450.68 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.61x = 450.68 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.61x = 97,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,289.47/326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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