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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 448.63 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 448.63 and 200.71 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 448.63 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/448.63 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 448.63 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 90,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,044.53/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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