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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 448.52 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 448.52 and 185.15 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 448.52 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/448.52 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 448.52 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 83,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,040.31/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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