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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.26, 486.86 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.26, 486.86 and 203.02 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.26 : 486.86 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.26/486.86 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.26x = 486.86 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.26x = 98,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,842.32/324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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