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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 486.56 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 486.56 and 202.34 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 486.56 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/486.56 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 486.56 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 98,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,448.62/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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