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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.91, 487.57 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.91, 487.57 and 203.41 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.91 : 487.57 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.91/487.57 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.91x = 487.57 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.91x = 99,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,176.11/324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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