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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 449.31 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 449.31 and 232.63 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 449.31 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/449.31 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 449.31 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 104,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,522.99/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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