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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 447.04 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 447.04 and 265.40 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 447.04 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/447.04 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 447.04 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 118,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,644.42/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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