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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 449.39 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 449.39 and 201.22 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 449.39 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/449.39 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 449.39 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 90,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426.26/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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