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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 448.99 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 448.99 and 209.11 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 448.99 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/448.99 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 448.99 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 93,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,888.30/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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