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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 448.52 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 448.52 and 305.34 is: 421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 448.52 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/448.52 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 448.52 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 136,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,949.57/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.32

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