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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 448.50 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 448.50 and 208.68 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 448.50 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/448.50 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 448.50 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 93,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,592.98/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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