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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.95 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.95 and 201.05 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.95 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.95 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.95 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 90,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,261.40/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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