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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 449.37 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 449.37 and 232.61 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 449.37 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/449.37 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 449.37 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 104,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,525.71/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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