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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.52 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.52 and 282.18 is: 389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.52 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.52 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.52 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 126,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,845.55/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.19

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