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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 448.86 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 448.86 and 308.88 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 448.86 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/448.86 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 448.86 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 138,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,642.33/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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