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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 485.36 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 485.36 and 202.02 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 485.36 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/485.36 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 485.36 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 98,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,052.43/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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