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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 448.36 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 448.36 and 314.36 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 448.36 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/448.36 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 448.36 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 140,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946.45/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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