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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 448.65 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 448.65 and 208.86 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 448.65 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/448.65 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 448.65 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 93,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,705.04/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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