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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.46 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.46 and 242.82 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.46 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.46 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.46 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 109,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,137.88/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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