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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 449.01 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 449.01 and 208.89 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 449.01 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/449.01 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 449.01 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 93,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,793.70/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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