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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 486.66 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 486.66 and 202.90 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 486.66 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/486.66 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 486.66 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 98,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743.31/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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