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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 486.05 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 486.05 and 202.23 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 486.05 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/486.05 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 486.05 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 98,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,294.02/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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