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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 448.95 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 448.95 and 220.48 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 448.95 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/448.95 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 448.95 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 98,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,984.50/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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