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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 449.03 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 449.03 and 185.49 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 449.03 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/449.03 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 449.03 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 83,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,291.04/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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