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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 488.25 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 488.25 and 203.08 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 488.25 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/488.25 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 488.25 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 99,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,153.81/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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