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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 449.08 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 449.08 and 185.58 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 449.08 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/449.08 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 449.08 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 83,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,340.27/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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