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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 449.16 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 449.16 and 221.00 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 449.16 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/449.16 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 449.16 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 99,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,262.11/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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