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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 449.94 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 449.94 and 305.24 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 449.94 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/449.94 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 449.94 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 137,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,339.69/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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