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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.27, 448.98 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.27, 448.98 and 201.02 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.27 : 448.98 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.27/448.98 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.27x = 448.98 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.27x = 90,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,253.96/325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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