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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 449.22 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 449.22 and 209.16 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 449.22 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/449.22 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 449.22 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 93,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,958.86/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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