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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.60 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.60 and 208.02 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.60 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.60 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.60 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 93,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,525.79/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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