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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 449.75 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 449.75 and 215.53 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 449.75 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/449.75 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 449.75 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 96,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,934.03/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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