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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 448.99 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 448.99 and 185.46 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 448.99 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/448.99 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 448.99 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 83,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,272.37/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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