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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 449.89 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 449.89 and 215.60 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 449.89 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/449.89 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 449.89 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 96,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,993.50/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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