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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 451.07 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 451.07 and 221.81 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 451.07 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/451.07 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 451.07 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 100,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,048.47/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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