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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 488.92 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 488.92 and 203.79 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 488.92 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/488.92 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 488.92 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 99,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637.01/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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