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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 449.82 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 449.82 and 232.97 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 449.82 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/449.82 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 449.82 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 104,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,792.32/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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