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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 449.89 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 449.89 and 201.70 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 449.89 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/449.89 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 449.89 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 90,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,742.81/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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