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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 449.58 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 449.58 and 201.45 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 449.58 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/449.58 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 449.58 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 90,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,567.89/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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