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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 449.38 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 449.38 and 215.16 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 449.38 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/449.38 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 449.38 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 96,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,686.35/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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