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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 449.30 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 449.30 and 273.40 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 449.30 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/449.30 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 449.30 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 122,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,838.18/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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