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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.63 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.63 and 201.35 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.63 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.63 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.63 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 90,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,530.25/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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