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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.81, 486.22 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.81, 486.22 and 202.62 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.81 : 486.22 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.81/486.22 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.81x = 486.22 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.81x = 98,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,517.90/323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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