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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 449.10 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 449.10 and 209.20 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 449.10 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/449.10 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 449.10 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 93,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,951.72/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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