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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 449.49 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 449.49 and 215.44 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 449.49 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/449.49 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 449.49 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 96,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,838.13/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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