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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.43, 486.76 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.43, 486.76 and 202.55 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.43 : 486.76 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.43/486.76 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.43x = 486.76 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.43x = 98,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,591.01/324.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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