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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.98, 485.96 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.98, 485.96 and 202.08 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.98 : 485.96 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.98/485.96 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.98x = 485.96 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.98x = 98,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,202.80/323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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