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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 449.25 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 449.25 and 201.42 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 449.25 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/449.25 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 449.25 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 90,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,487.18/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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