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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 447.84 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 447.84 and 305.28 is: 420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 447.84 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/447.84 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 447.84 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 136,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,716.60/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.51

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