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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 451.23 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 451.23 and 216.45 is: 298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 451.23 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/451.23 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 451.23 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 97,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,668.73/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.84

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