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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 448.83 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 448.83 and 232.29 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 448.83 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/448.83 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 448.83 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 104,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,258.72/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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