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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.52 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.52 and 238.56 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.52 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.52 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.52 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 107,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,237.49/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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