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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 449.23 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 449.23 and 259.33 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 449.23 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/449.23 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 449.23 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 116,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,499.36/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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