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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 489.42 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 489.42 and 311.88 is: 468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 489.42 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/489.42 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 489.42 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 152,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,640.31/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.34

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