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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 458.31 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 458.31 and 325.61 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 458.31 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/458.31 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 458.31 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 149,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,230.32/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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