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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.73, 449.37 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.73, 449.37 and 215.18 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.73 : 449.37 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.73/449.37 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.73x = 449.37 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.73x = 96,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,695.44/325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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