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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 448.37 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 448.37 and 259.88 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 448.37 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/448.37 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 448.37 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 116,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,518.85/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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