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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 448.80 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 448.80 and 200.90 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 448.80 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/448.80 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 448.80 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 90,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,163.92/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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