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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 448.29 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 448.29 and 242.35 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 448.29 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/448.29 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 448.29 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 108,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,642.88/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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