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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 448.70 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 448.70 and 208.77 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 448.70 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/448.70 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 448.70 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 93,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,675.10/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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