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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 449.26 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 449.26 and 185.68 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 449.26 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/449.26 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 449.26 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 83,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,418.60/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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