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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 449.14 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 449.14 and 207.57 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 449.14 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/449.14 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 449.14 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 93,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,227.99/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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