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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.28 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.28 and 281.88 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.28 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.28 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.28 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 126,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,643.05/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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