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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 449.48 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 449.48 and 318.12 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 449.48 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/449.48 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 449.48 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 142,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,988.58/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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