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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 449.35 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 449.35 and 201.32 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 449.35 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/449.35 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 449.35 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 90,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,462.08/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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