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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 449.10 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 449.10 and 201.18 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 449.10 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/449.10 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 449.10 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 90,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,349.94/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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