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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 449.06 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 449.06 and 185.54 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 449.06 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/449.06 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 449.06 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 83,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,318.59/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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