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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 449.48 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 449.48 and 256.32 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 449.48 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/449.48 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 449.48 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 115,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,210.71/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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