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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 448.08 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 448.08 and 231.65 is: 319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 448.08 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/448.08 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 448.08 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 103,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,795.45/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.21

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