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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 449.60 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 449.60 and 255.98 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 449.60 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/449.60 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 449.60 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 115,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,088.61/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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