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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 486.02 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 486.02 and 202.62 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 486.02 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/486.02 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 486.02 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 98,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,477.37/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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