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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 449.32 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 449.32 and 215.03 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 449.32 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/449.32 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 449.32 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 96,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,617.28/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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