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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 449.85 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 449.85 and 201.50 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 449.85 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/449.85 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 449.85 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 90,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,644.78/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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