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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 448.83 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 448.83 and 220.46 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 448.83 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/448.83 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 448.83 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 98,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,949.06/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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