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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.76 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.76 and 208.71 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.76 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.76 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.76 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 93,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,659.66/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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