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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 448.68 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 448.68 and 208.80 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 448.68 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/448.68 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 448.68 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 93,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,684.38/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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