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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 450 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 450 and 252.24 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 450 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/450 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 450 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 113,508
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,508/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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