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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 449.10 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 449.10 and 208.89 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 449.10 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/449.10 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 449.10 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 93,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,812.50/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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