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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.12 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.12 and 201.24 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.12 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.12 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.12 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 90,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,379.90/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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