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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 449.46 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 449.46 and 185.84 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 449.46 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/449.46 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 449.46 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 83,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,527.65/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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