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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.94, 449.70 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.94, 449.70 and 215.39 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.94 : 449.70 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.94/449.70 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.94x = 449.70 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.94x = 96,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,860.88/325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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