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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 449.47 and 207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 449.47 and 207.69 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 449.47 = 207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/449.47 = 207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 449.47 × 207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 93,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,349.91/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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