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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 486.45 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 486.45 and 202.74 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 486.45 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/486.45 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 486.45 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 98,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,622.87/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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