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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.44 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.44 and 201.36 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.44 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.44 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.44 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 90,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,499.24/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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