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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.09 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.09 and 232.39 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.09 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.09 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.09 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 104,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,364.30/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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