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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.00, 487.59 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.00, 487.59 and 201.70 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.00 : 487.59 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.00/487.59 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.00x = 487.59 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.00x = 98,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343.46/325.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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