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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 486.88 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 486.88 and 203.50 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 486.88 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/486.88 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 486.88 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 99,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.35/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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