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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 487.01 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 487.01 and 203.12 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 487.01 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/487.01 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 487.01 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 98,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,918.02/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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