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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 448.69 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 448.69 and 241.18 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 448.69 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/448.69 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 448.69 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 108,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,215.05/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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