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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 448.94 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 448.94 and 201.01 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 448.94 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/448.94 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 448.94 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 90,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,241.43/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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