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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.29 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.29 and 203.30 is: 304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.29 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.29 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.29 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 99,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,064.38/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.44

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