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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 486.77 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 486.77 and 203.42 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 486.77 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/486.77 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 486.77 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 99,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,015.30/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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