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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 449.69 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 449.69 and 220.80 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 449.69 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/449.69 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 449.69 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 99,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,291.55/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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