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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 449.50 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 449.50 and 201.40 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 449.50 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/449.50 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 449.50 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 90,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,529.30/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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