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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.31 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.31 and 202.11 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.31 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.31 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.31 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 98,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,086.00/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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