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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 448.82 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 448.82 and 232.06 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 448.82 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/448.82 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 448.82 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 104,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,152.01/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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