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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 449.44 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 449.44 and 232.21 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 449.44 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/449.44 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 449.44 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 104,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,363.83/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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