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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 449.72 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 449.72 and 201.58 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 449.72 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/449.72 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 449.72 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 90,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,654.56/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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