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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 449.24 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 449.24 and 194.56 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 449.24 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/449.24 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 449.24 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 87,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,404.13/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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