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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 486.69 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 486.69 and 202.86 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 486.69 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/486.69 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 486.69 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 98,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,729.93/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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