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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 447.56 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 447.56 and 311.12 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 447.56 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/447.56 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 447.56 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 139,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,244.87/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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