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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 449.37 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 449.37 and 232.56 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 449.37 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/449.37 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 449.37 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 104,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,505.49/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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