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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.96 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.96 and 194.36 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.96 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.96 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.96 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 87,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,259.87/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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