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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 449.37 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 449.37 and 215.06 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 449.37 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/449.37 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 449.37 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 96,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639.27/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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