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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 449.69 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 449.69 and 232.47 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 449.69 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/449.69 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 449.69 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 104,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,538.27/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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