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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 449.01 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 449.01 and 208.92 is: 288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 449.01 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/449.01 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 449.01 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 93,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,807.17/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.38

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