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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 448.63 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 448.63 and 232.01 is: 319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 448.63 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/448.63 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 448.63 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 104,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,088.69/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.85

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