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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 448.92 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 448.92 and 208.88 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 448.92 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/448.92 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 448.92 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 93,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,770.41/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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