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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 485.94 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 485.94 and 202.36 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 485.94 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/485.94 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 485.94 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 98,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,334.82/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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