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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 487.02 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 487.02 and 202.96 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 487.02 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/487.02 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 487.02 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 98,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,845.58/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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