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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 457.64 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 457.64 and 325.12 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 457.64 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/457.64 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 457.64 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 148,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,786.29/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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