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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 451.39 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 451.39 and 216.62 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 451.39 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/451.39 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 451.39 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 97,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,780.10/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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