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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 449.48 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 449.48 and 238.44 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 449.48 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/449.48 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 449.48 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 107,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,174.01/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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