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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 448.94 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 448.94 and 185.45 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 448.94 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/448.94 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 448.94 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 83,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252.75/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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