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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 449.24 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 449.24 and 185.65 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 449.24 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/449.24 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 449.24 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 83,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,398.23/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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