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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 448.28 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 448.28 and 231.89 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 448.28 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/448.28 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 448.28 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 103,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,949.37/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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