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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 486.22 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 486.22 and 202.78 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 486.22 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/486.22 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 486.22 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 98,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,595.69/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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