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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 448.85 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 448.85 and 255.58 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 448.85 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/448.85 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 448.85 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 114,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,717.08/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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