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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 449.21 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 449.21 and 321.88 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 449.21 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/449.21 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 449.21 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 144,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,587.86/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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