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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 451.37 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 451.37 and 216.50 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 451.37 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/451.37 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 451.37 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 97,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,721.65/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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