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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 449.52 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 449.52 and 201.44 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 449.52 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/449.52 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 449.52 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 90,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,549.06/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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