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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 449.35 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 449.35 and 289.16 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 449.35 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/449.35 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 449.35 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 129,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,934.05/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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