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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 488.24 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 488.24 and 202.16 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 488.24 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/488.24 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 488.24 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 98,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,702.60/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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