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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 461.40 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 461.40 and 325.30 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 461.40 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/461.40 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 461.40 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 150,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,093.42/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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