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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.27, 448.34 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.27, 448.34 and 254.25 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.27 : 448.34 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.27/448.34 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.27x = 448.34 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.27x = 113,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,989.20/325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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