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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 449.43 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 449.43 and 296.18 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 449.43 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/449.43 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 449.43 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 133,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,112.18/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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