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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 449.37 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 449.37 and 201.29 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 449.37 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/449.37 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 449.37 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 90,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,452.01/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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