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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 485.32 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 485.32 and 202.27 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 485.32 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/485.32 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 485.32 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 98,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,165.68/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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