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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 449.94 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 449.94 and 215.86 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 449.94 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/449.94 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 449.94 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 97,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,124.05/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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