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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 451.11 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 451.11 and 214.91 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 451.11 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/451.11 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 451.11 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 96,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,946.98/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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