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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.32 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.32 and 201.20 is: 277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.32 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.32 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.32 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 90,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,402.01/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.63

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