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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 487.22 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 487.22 and 202.50 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 487.22 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/487.22 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 487.22 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 98,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,661.04/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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