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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 448.93 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 448.93 and 185.46 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 448.93 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/448.93 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 448.93 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 83,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258.56/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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