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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.97, 450 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.97, 450 and 221.07 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.97 : 450 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.97/450 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.97x = 450 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.97x = 99,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,481.50/325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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