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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 449.80 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 449.80 and 281.66 is: 388.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 449.80 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/449.80 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 449.80 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 126,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,690.67/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.96

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