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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.37 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.37 and 220.86 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.37 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.37 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.37 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 99,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,247.86/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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