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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 449.16 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 449.16 and 220.59 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 449.16 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/449.16 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 449.16 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 99,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,080.20/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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