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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 448.59 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 448.59 and 208.62 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 448.59 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/448.59 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 448.59 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 93,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,584.85/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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