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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 449.24 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 449.24 and 207.60 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 449.24 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/449.24 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 449.24 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 93,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,262.22/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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