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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 449.49 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 449.49 and 201.43 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 449.49 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/449.49 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 449.49 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 90,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,540.77/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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