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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 448.83 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 448.83 and 281.64 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 448.83 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/448.83 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 448.83 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 126,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,408.48/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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