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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 447.88 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 447.88 and 324.20 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 447.88 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/447.88 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 447.88 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 145,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,198.84/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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