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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 485.73 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 485.73 and 202.20 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 485.73 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/485.73 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 485.73 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 98,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,214.61/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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