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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 449.14 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 449.14 and 209.04 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 449.14 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/449.14 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 449.14 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 93,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,888.23/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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