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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 449.12 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 449.12 and 279.22 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 449.12 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/449.12 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 449.12 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 125,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,403.29/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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