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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 486.99 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 486.99 and 307.38 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 486.99 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/486.99 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 486.99 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 149,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,690.99/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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