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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 448.31 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 448.31 and 259.80 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 448.31 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/448.31 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 448.31 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 116,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,469.64/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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