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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 448.76 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 448.76 and 308.20 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 448.76 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/448.76 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 448.76 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 138,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,307.83/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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