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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 485.03 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 485.03 and 303.38 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 485.03 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/485.03 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 485.03 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 147,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,144.46/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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