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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 449.94 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 449.94 and 201.71 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 449.94 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/449.94 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 449.94 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 90,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,757.40/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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