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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.11 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.11 and 185.61 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.11 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.11 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.11 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 83,359.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,359.31/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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