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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 448.93 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 448.93 and 281.15 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 448.93 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/448.93 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 448.93 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 126,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,216.67/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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