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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 448.50 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 448.50 and 208.50 is: 287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 448.50 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/448.50 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 448.50 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 93,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,512.25/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.71

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