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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 449.62 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 449.62 and 201.62 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 449.62 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/449.62 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 449.62 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 90,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,653.00/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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