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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 449.30 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 449.30 and 242.94 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 449.30 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/449.30 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 449.30 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 109,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,152.94/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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