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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 448.38 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 448.38 and 242.16 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 448.38 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/448.38 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 448.38 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 108,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,579.70/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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