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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 447.96 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 447.96 and 255 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 447.96 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/447.96 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 447.96 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 114,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,229.80/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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