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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 449.14 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 449.14 and 209.01 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 449.14 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/449.14 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 449.14 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 93,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,874.75/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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