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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 449.46 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 449.46 and 209.34 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 449.46 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/449.46 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 449.46 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 94,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,089.96/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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