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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.50 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.50 and 201.48 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.50 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.50 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.50 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 90,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,565.26/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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