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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.20 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.20 and 215.02 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.20 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.20 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.20 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 96,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,586.98/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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