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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 486.53 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 486.53 and 203.38 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 486.53 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/486.53 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 486.53 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 98,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,950.34/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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