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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 449.70 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 449.70 and 309.32 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 449.70 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/449.70 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 449.70 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 139,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,101.20/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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