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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 448.44 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 448.44 and 262.80 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 448.44 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/448.44 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 448.44 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 117,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,850.03/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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