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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 448.44 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 448.44 and 221.44 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 448.44 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/448.44 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 448.44 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 99,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,302.55/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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