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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.42 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.42 and 252.08 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.42 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.42 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.42 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 113,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,286.29/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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