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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 448.82 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 448.82 and 232.25 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 448.82 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/448.82 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 448.82 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 104,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235.91/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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