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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.18, 487.14 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.18, 487.14 and 203.68 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.18 : 487.14 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.18/487.14 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.18x = 487.14 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.18x = 99,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,220.68/325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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