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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 451.36 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 451.36 and 216.58 is: 299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 451.36 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/451.36 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 451.36 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 97,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,755.55/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.02

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