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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 448.43 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 448.43 and 266.17 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 448.43 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/448.43 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 448.43 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 119,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,358.61/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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