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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 486.28 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 486.28 and 202.69 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 486.28 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/486.28 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 486.28 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 98,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,564.09/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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