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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.67, 449.08 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.67, 449.08 and 242.64 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.67 : 449.08 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.67/449.08 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.67x = 449.08 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.67x = 108,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,964.16/325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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