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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 448.98 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 448.98 and 230.86 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 448.98 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/448.98 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 448.98 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 103,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,651.52/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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