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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 448.80 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 448.80 and 232.26 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 448.80 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/448.80 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 448.80 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 104,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,238.29/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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