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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 449.51 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 449.51 and 201.54 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 449.51 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/449.51 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 449.51 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 90,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,594.25/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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