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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.76 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.76 and 201.60 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.76 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.76 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.76 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 90,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,671.62/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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