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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 449.85 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 449.85 and 238.66 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 449.85 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/449.85 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 449.85 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 107,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,361.20/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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