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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 450 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 450 and 238.91 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 450 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/450 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 450 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 107,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,507.25/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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