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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 487.98 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 487.98 and 203.70 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 487.98 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/487.98 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 487.98 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 99,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,401.53/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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