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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 449.51 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 449.51 and 215.37 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 449.51 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/449.51 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 449.51 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 96,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,809.89/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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