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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 487.86 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 487.86 and 203.50 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 487.86 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/487.86 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 487.86 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 99,279.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279.51/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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