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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.37 and 242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.37 and 242.95 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.37 = 242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.37 = 242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.37 × 242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 109,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,170.98/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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