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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 448.86 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 448.86 and 251.68 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 448.86 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/448.86 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 448.86 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 112,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,969.08/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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