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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 449.08 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 449.08 and 185.56 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 449.08 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/449.08 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 449.08 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 83,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329.70/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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