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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 449.17 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 449.17 and 209.25 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 449.17 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/449.17 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 449.17 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 93,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,988.82/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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