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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 447.94 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 447.94 and 268.91 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 447.94 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/447.94 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 447.94 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 120,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,455.83/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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