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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 449.69 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 449.69 and 215.58 is: 297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 449.69 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/449.69 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 449.69 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 96,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,944.17/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.74

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