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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 448.50 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 448.50 and 237.58 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 448.50 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/448.50 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 448.50 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 106,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,554.63/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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