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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 448.94 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 448.94 and 185.52 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 448.94 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/448.94 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 448.94 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 83,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,287.35/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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