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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 448.38 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 448.38 and 185.05 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 448.38 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/448.38 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 448.38 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 82,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,971.26/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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