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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 449.64 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 449.64 and 247.92 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 449.64 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/449.64 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 449.64 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 111,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,474.75/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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