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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 449.85 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 449.85 and 207.97 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 449.85 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/449.85 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 449.85 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 93,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,555.30/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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