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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 449.22 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 449.22 and 215.07 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 449.22 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/449.22 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 449.22 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 96,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,613.75/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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