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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 485.53 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 485.53 and 202.23 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 485.53 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/485.53 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 485.53 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 98,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,188.23/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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