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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.58 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.58 and 237.80 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.58 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.58 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.58 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 106,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,672.32/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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