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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 448.56 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 448.56 and 242.27 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 448.56 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/448.56 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 448.56 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 108,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,670.39/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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