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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 449.38 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 449.38 and 248.02 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 449.38 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/449.38 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 449.38 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 111,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,455.23/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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