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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 486.15 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 486.15 and 297.96 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 486.15 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/486.15 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 486.15 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 144,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,853.25/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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