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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 486.09 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 486.09 and 202.28 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 486.09 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/486.09 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 486.09 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 98,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,326.29/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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