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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 449.55 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 449.55 and 215.26 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 449.55 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/449.55 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 449.55 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 96,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,769.01/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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