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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 486.02 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 486.02 and 202.51 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 486.02 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/486.02 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 486.02 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 98,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,423.91/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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