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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.44, 486.18 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.44, 486.18 and 202.34 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.44 : 486.18 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.44/486.18 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.44x = 486.18 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.44x = 98,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,371.23/324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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