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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 448.88 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 448.88 and 208.98 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 448.88 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/448.88 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 448.88 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 93,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,805.90/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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