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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 448.98 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 448.98 and 200.96 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 448.98 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/448.98 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 448.98 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 90,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,227.02/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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