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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 448.41 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 448.41 and 208.66 is: 287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 448.41 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/448.41 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 448.41 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 93,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,565.23/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.87

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