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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 449.93 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 449.93 and 215.47 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 449.93 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/449.93 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 449.93 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 96,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,946.42/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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