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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 450.76 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 450.76 and 216.22 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 450.76 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/450.76 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 450.76 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 97,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,463.33/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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