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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 449.23 and 201.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 449.23 and 201.19 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 449.23 = 201.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/449.23 = 201.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 449.23 × 201.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 90,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,380.58/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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