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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 449.31 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 449.31 and 247.29 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 449.31 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/449.31 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 449.31 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 111,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,109.11/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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