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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 448.88 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 448.88 and 270.18 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 448.88 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/448.88 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 448.88 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 121,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,277.05/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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