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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 450.93 and 216.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 450.93 and 216.37 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 450.93 = 216.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/450.93 = 216.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 450.93 × 216.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 97,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,567.72/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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