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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 449.10 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 449.10 and 309.60 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 449.10 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/449.10 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 449.10 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 139,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,041.36/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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