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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 449.45 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 449.45 and 238.51 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 449.45 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/449.45 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 449.45 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 107,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,198.58/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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