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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 450.75 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 450.75 and 216.18 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 450.75 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/450.75 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 450.75 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 97,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,443.14/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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