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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 448.79 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 448.79 and 194.23 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 448.79 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/448.79 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 448.79 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 87,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,168.48/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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