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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 456.41 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 456.41 and 325.89 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 456.41 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/456.41 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 456.41 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 148,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,740.27/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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