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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 449.08 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 449.08 and 185.55 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 449.08 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/449.08 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 449.08 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 83,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326.33/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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