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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 449.55 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 449.55 and 207.87 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 449.55 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/449.55 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 449.55 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 93,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,446.27/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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