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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 449.97 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 449.97 and 208.15 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 449.97 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/449.97 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 449.97 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 93,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,661.79/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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