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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 449.12 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 449.12 and 185.58 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 449.12 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/449.12 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 449.12 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 83,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,346.76/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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