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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 450.54 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 450.54 and 305.10 is: 422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 450.54 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/450.54 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 450.54 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 137,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,459.75/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.23

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