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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.31 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.31 and 201.27 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.31 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.31 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.31 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 90,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,432.62/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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