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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 448.38 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 448.38 and 251.33 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 448.38 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/448.38 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 448.38 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 112,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,689.10/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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