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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 448.49 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 448.49 and 220.42 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 448.49 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/448.49 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 448.49 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 98,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,856.04/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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