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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 447.36 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 447.36 and 273.28 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 447.36 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/447.36 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 447.36 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 122,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,254.54/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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