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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.40 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.40 and 201.39 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.40 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.40 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.40 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 90,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,502.60/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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