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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 448.94 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 448.94 and 310.26 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 448.94 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/448.94 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 448.94 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 139,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,290.58/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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