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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 449.19 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 449.19 and 263.50 is: 363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 449.19 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/449.19 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 449.19 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 118,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,361.57/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.18

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