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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 451.08 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 451.08 and 216.32 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 451.08 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/451.08 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 451.08 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 97,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,577.63/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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