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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 448.93 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 448.93 and 232.13 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 448.93 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/448.93 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 448.93 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 104,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,210.12/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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