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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.33, 448.95 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.33, 448.95 and 185.42 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.33 : 448.95 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.33/448.95 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.33x = 448.95 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.33x = 83,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,244.31/325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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