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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 449.58 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 449.58 and 215.22 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 449.58 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/449.58 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 449.58 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 96,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,758.61/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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