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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 449.72 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 449.72 and 208.08 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 449.72 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/449.72 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 449.72 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 93,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,577.74/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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