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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 449.30 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 449.30 and 185.66 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 449.30 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/449.30 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 449.30 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 83,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,417.04/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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