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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 449.45 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 449.45 and 309.98 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 449.45 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/449.45 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 449.45 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 139,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,320.51/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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