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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 448.44 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 448.44 and 220.17 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 448.44 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/448.44 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 448.44 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 98,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,733.03/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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