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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 449.38 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 449.38 and 201.24 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 449.38 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/449.38 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 449.38 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 90,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,433.23/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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