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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 487.57 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 487.57 and 201.70 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 487.57 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/487.57 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 487.57 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 98,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,342.87/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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