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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 449.48 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 449.48 and 201.49 is: 277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 449.48 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/449.48 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 449.48 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 90,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,565.11/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.96

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