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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 487.35 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 487.35 and 203.04 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 487.35 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/487.35 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 487.35 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 98,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,951.54/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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