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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.83, 487.35 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.83, 487.35 and 202.93 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.83 : 487.35 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.83/487.35 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.83x = 487.35 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.83x = 98,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,896.72/324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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