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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 449.19 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 449.19 and 215.34 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 449.19 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/449.19 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 449.19 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 96,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,728.57/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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