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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 448.96 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 448.96 and 200.99 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 448.96 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/448.96 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 448.96 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 90,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,236.47/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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