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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.54 and 307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.54 and 307.99 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.54 = 307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.54 = 307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.54 × 307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 138,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,145.83/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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