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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 448.87 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 448.87 and 263.18 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 448.87 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/448.87 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 448.87 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 118,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,131.73/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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