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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 449.12 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 449.12 and 215.08 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 449.12 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/449.12 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 449.12 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 96,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,596.14/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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