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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 451.45 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 451.45 and 215.02 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 451.45 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/451.45 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 451.45 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 97,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,070.78/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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