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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 487.23 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 487.23 and 202.86 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 487.23 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/487.23 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 487.23 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 98,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,838.72/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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