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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 448.86 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 448.86 and 255.59 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 448.86 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/448.86 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 448.86 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 114,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,721.88/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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