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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 449.87 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 449.87 and 201.63 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 449.87 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/449.87 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 449.87 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 90,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,704.03/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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