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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 449.27 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 449.27 and 207.55 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 449.27 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/449.27 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 449.27 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 93,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,244.87/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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