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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 449.49 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 449.49 and 207.78 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 449.49 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/449.49 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 449.49 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 93,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,395.03/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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