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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 449.28 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 449.28 and 232.38 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 449.28 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/449.28 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 449.28 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 104,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,403.69/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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