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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 450.76 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 450.76 and 216.28 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 450.76 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/450.76 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 450.76 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 97,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,490.37/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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