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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 449.41 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 449.41 and 215.32 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 449.41 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/449.41 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 449.41 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 96,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,766.96/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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