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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 488.03 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 488.03 and 204.38 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 488.03 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/488.03 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 488.03 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 99,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,743.57/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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