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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 449.60 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 449.60 and 215.07 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 449.60 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/449.60 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 449.60 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 96,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,694.40/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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