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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.12 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.12 and 242.96 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.12 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.12 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.12 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 109,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,118.20/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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