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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.80, 468.72 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.80, 468.72 and 325.52 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.80 : 468.72 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.80/468.72 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.80x = 468.72 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.80x = 152,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,577.73/339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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