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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 449.36 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 449.36 and 201.24 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 449.36 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/449.36 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 449.36 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 90,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,429.21/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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