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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.01 and 242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.01 and 242.42 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.01 = 242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.01 = 242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.01 × 242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 108,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,849.00/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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