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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.21 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.21 and 207.50 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.21 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.21 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.21 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 93,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,209.35/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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