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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 487.98 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 487.98 and 203.52 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 487.98 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/487.98 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 487.98 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 99,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,313.69/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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