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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 449.14 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 449.14 and 201.25 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 449.14 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/449.14 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 449.14 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 90,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,389.43/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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