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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 470.13 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 470.13 and 325.11 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 470.13 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/470.13 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 470.13 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 152,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,843.96/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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