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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.35, 450.25 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.35, 450.25 and 201.88 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.35 : 450.25 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.35/450.25 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.35x = 450.25 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.35x = 90,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,893.21/326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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