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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.30, 449.91 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.30, 449.91 and 215.57 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.30 : 449.91 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.30/449.91 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.30x = 449.91 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.30x = 96,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,984.85/326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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