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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 449.68 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 449.68 and 299.82 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 449.68 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/449.68 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 449.68 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 134,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,823.06/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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