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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.77 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.77 and 243.11 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.77 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.77 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.77 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 109,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,343.58/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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