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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 449.77 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 449.77 and 259.48 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 449.77 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/449.77 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 449.77 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 116,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,704.07/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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