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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.76 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.76 and 282.24 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.76 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.76 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.76 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 126,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,940.26/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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