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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 485.64 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 485.64 and 202.68 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 485.64 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/485.64 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 485.64 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 98,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,429.52/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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