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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 450.60 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 450.60 and 216.07 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 450.60 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/450.60 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 450.60 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 97,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,361.14/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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