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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 449.90 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 449.90 and 208.04 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 449.90 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/449.90 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 449.90 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 93,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,596.16/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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