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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.90, 488.22 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.90, 488.22 and 325.82 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.90 : 488.22 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.90/488.22 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.90x = 488.22 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.90x = 159,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,071.84/353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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