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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.91 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.91 and 185.44 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.91 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.91 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.91 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 83,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,246.40/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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