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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 449.45 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 449.45 and 185.83 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 449.45 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/449.45 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 449.45 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 83,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,520.36/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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