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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 447.96 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 447.96 and 281.60 is: 387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 447.96 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/447.96 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 447.96 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 126,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,145.54/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.52

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