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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 449.18 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 449.18 and 201.26 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 449.18 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/449.18 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 449.18 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 90,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,403.59/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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