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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 449.68 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 449.68 and 251.89 is: 347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 449.68 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/449.68 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 449.68 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 113,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,269.90/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.77

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