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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.79 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.79 and 251.96 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.79 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.79 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.79 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 113,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,077.57/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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