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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 487.14 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 487.14 and 202.89 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 487.14 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/487.14 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 487.14 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 98,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,835.83/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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