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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.20 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.20 and 201.20 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.20 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.20 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.20 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 90,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,379.04/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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