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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 484.34 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 484.34 and 313.86 is: 467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 484.34 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/484.34 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 484.34 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 152,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,014.95/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.45

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