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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 448.95 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 448.95 and 194.38 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 448.95 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/448.95 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 448.95 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 87,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,266.90/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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