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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 449.66 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 449.66 and 207.81 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 449.66 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/449.66 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 449.66 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 93,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,442.81/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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