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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.13, 448.60 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.13, 448.60 and 185.23 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 448.60 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/448.60 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 448.60 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 83,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,094.18/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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