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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.35 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.35 and 208.50 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.35 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.35 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.35 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 93,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,480.98/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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