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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 486.90 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 486.90 and 201.28 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 486.90 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/486.90 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 486.90 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 98,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,003.23/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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