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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 449.37 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 449.37 and 209.25 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 449.37 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/449.37 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 449.37 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 94,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,030.67/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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