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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 448.71 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 448.71 and 185.30 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 448.71 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/448.71 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 448.71 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 83,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143.72/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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