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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 448.25 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 448.25 and 266.85 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 448.25 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/448.25 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 448.25 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 119,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,614.18/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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