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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 448.97 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 448.97 and 208.89 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 448.97 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/448.97 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 448.97 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 93,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,782.05/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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