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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 487.69 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 487.69 and 203.09 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 487.69 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/487.69 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 487.69 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 99,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,042.02/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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