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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 487.13 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 487.13 and 202.80 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 487.13 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/487.13 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 487.13 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 98,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,789.96/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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