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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 448.47 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 448.47 and 283.14 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 448.47 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/448.47 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 448.47 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 126,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,979.80/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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