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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.26 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.26 and 203.40 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.26 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.26 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.26 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 99,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,108.68/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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