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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 448.83 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 448.83 and 267.18 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 448.83 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/448.83 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 448.83 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 119,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,918.40/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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