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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 449.82 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 449.82 and 242.94 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 449.82 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/449.82 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 449.82 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 109,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,279.27/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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