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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 486.84 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 486.84 and 325.44 is: 449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 486.84 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/486.84 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 486.84 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 158,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,437.21/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.85

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