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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 487.93 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 487.93 and 201.93 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 487.93 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/487.93 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 487.93 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 98,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,526.70/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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