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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.28, 485.38 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.28, 485.38 and 201.97 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.28 : 485.38 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.28/485.38 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.28x = 485.38 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.28x = 98,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,032.20/324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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