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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 448.98 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 448.98 and 251.80 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 448.98 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/448.98 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 448.98 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 113,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,053.16/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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