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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 486.63 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 486.63 and 202.77 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 486.63 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/486.63 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 486.63 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 98,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,673.97/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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