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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 449.82 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 449.82 and 207.96 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 449.82 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/449.82 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 449.82 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 93,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,544.57/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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