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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 449.64 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 449.64 and 215.42 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 449.64 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/449.64 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 449.64 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 96,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,862.34/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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