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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 486.75 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 486.75 and 202.08 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 486.75 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/486.75 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 486.75 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 98,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,362.44/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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