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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 449.03 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 449.03 and 208.94 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 449.03 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/449.03 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 449.03 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 93,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,820.41/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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