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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 449.82 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 449.82 and 201.62 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 449.82 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/449.82 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 449.82 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 90,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,692.71/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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