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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.67, 449.59 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.67, 449.59 and 221.31 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.67 : 449.59 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.67/449.59 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.67x = 449.59 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.67x = 99,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,498.76/325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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