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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 449.85 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 449.85 and 207.99 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 449.85 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/449.85 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 449.85 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 93,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,564.30/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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