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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 448.98 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 448.98 and 209 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 448.98 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/448.98 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 448.98 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 93,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,836.82/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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