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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 449.70 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 449.70 and 242.92 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 449.70 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/449.70 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 449.70 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 109,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,241.12/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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