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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 450.18 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 450.18 and 238.32 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 450.18 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/450.18 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 450.18 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 107,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,286.90/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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