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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 488.28 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 488.28 and 203.65 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 488.28 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/488.28 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 488.28 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 99,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,438.22/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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