Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 448.25 and 294.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 325, 448.25 and 294.92 is: 406.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325 : 448.25 = 294.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325/448.25 = 294.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325x = 448.25 × 294.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325x = 132,197.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,197.89/325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406.76
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