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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 449.48 and 201.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 449.48 and 201.37 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 449.48 = 201.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/449.48 = 201.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 449.48 × 201.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 90,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,509.66/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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