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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 448.38 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 448.38 and 207.15 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 448.38 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/448.38 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 448.38 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 92,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,881.92/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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