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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 488.03 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 488.03 and 203.72 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 488.03 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/488.03 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 488.03 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 99,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,418.01/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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