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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 448.94 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 448.94 and 319.24 is: 440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 448.94 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/448.94 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 448.94 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 143,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,320.96/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.42

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