Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 486.08 and 302.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 325.84, 486.08 and 302.56 is: 451.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325.84 : 486.08 = 302.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325.84/486.08 = 302.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325.84x = 486.08 × 302.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325.84x = 147,068.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,068.36/325.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451.35
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