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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 486.66 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 486.66 and 202.94 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 486.66 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/486.66 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 486.66 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 98,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,762.78/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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