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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 486.79 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 486.79 and 202.65 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 486.79 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/486.79 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 486.79 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 98,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,647.99/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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