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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 449.38 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 449.38 and 215.22 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 449.38 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/449.38 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 449.38 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 96,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,715.56/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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