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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 448.79 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 448.79 and 312.93 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 448.79 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/448.79 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 448.79 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 140,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,438.29/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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