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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.20 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.20 and 259.20 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.20 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.20 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.20 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 116,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,173.44/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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