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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.98 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.98 and 221.02 is: 305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.98 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.98 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.98 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 99,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,454.58/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.15

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