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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.89 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.89 and 251.52 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.89 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.89 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.89 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 112,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,904.81/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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