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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 448.36 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 448.36 and 292.69 is: 403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 448.36 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/448.36 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 448.36 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 131,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,230.49/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.18

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