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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.89 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.89 and 252.27 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.89 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.89 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.89 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 113,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,493.12/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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