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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 448.98 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 448.98 and 194.38 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 448.98 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/448.98 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 448.98 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 87,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,272.73/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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