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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 449.05 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 449.05 and 232.35 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 449.05 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/449.05 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 449.05 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 104,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,336.77/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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