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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.93, 450.03 and 256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.93, 450.03 and 256.33 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.93 : 450.03 = 256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.93/450.03 = 256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.93x = 450.03 × 256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.93x = 115,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,356.19/325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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