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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.09, 486.82 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.09, 486.82 and 202.98 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.09 : 486.82 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.09/486.82 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.09x = 486.82 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.09x = 98,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,814.72/325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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