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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 448.34 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 448.34 and 304.29 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 448.34 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/448.34 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 448.34 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 136,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,423.86/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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