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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.74 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.74 and 221.76 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.74 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.74 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.74 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 99,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,512.58/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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