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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.93 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.93 and 209.09 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.93 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.93 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.93 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 93,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,866.77/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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