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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 448.97 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 448.97 and 299.39 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 448.97 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/448.97 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 448.97 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 134,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,413.39/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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