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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 448.96 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 448.96 and 187.44 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 448.96 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/448.96 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 448.96 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 84,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,153.06/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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