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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 485.45 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 485.45 and 202.54 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 485.45 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/485.45 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 485.45 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 98,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,323.04/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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