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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 449 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 449 and 242.84 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 449 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/449 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 449 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 109,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,035.16/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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