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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 450.97 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 450.97 and 185.05 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 450.97 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/450.97 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 450.97 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 83,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,452.00/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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