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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 448.90 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 448.90 and 237.66 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 448.90 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/448.90 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 448.90 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 106,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,685.57/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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