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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 487.51 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 487.51 and 201.69 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 487.51 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/487.51 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 487.51 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 98,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,323.45/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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