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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 450.05 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 450.05 and 276.23 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 450.05 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/450.05 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 450.05 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 124,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,313.68/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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