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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 487.32 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 487.32 and 203.16 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 487.32 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/487.32 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 487.32 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 99,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,003.93/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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